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The Global Countdown

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Arts Leisure

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Sampling the world’s rising music markets from Mexico to Brazil
2026-03-26 | 10 mins.
From Mexico to Brazil, Fernando Augusto Pacheco tunes in to the world’s rising music markets.
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A look at who is topping the charts in the world’s biggest music markets
2026-03-19 | 9 mins.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the chart-toppers in the world’s five largest music markets, from catchy country tunes and German hip-hop to a goodbye song by a Japanese boy band.
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A chronological journey through Best Original Score winners at the Oscars
2026-03-12 | 10 mins.
From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Midnight Express’, Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to some of the most iconic winners in the Oscars’ Best Original Score category.
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What’s on the South Korean charts this week?
2026-03-05 | 9 mins.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top tracks in South Korea this week, from another Ive megahit to the smooth tones of Lim Young-woong.
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The pop divas you should know
2026-02-26 | 10 mins.
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the pop divas you should know: electropop queen Aitana, the exciting sounds of Theodora, dance-floor-ready tracks by Amaarae, sunny Marina Sena and Aussie techno-pop princess Sam Quealy.
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About The Global Countdown

Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.

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